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Service Area: Health Services
Career Cluster: Health Services
 

Career Pathway:
Pre-Med & Nursing

Embarking on a career in healthcare involves a journey of compassion, expertise, and service to humanity. Professionals in this field dedicate their efforts to promoting and restoring well-being, utilizing medical knowledge, technological advancements, and interpersonal skills to provide optimal patient care. Whether as a nurse, physician, administrator, or allied health professional, a healthcare career offers a dynamic and rewarding pathway focused on improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Doctors and nurses working on a patient in an operating room

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Current & Critical Health Issues
  • Health 
  • Personal Wellness & Fitness
  • Child Development 1 
  • Child Development 2
  • Psychology 1, 2, & 3
  • Personal Fitness & Group Activities
 Human Anatomy & Physiology Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Human Geography

  • World Language

  • Sociology

  • Culinary Arts 1, 2, & 3

  • Child Growth & Development 

  • Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

  • Chemistry or AP Chemistry 

  • Physics or AP Physics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America

  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 

  • Science Olympiad

  • STEAM Institute

  • American Red Cross Club 

  • Global Health Club

  • TALK (Mental Health Club)

  • UNICEF Club 

  • Psych Club

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Medicine

  • Nursing (BSN)

  • Physician Assistant

  • Health Science

  • Physical Therapy

  • Chiropractic

  • Dentistry

Future
Careers

  • Nursing

  • Doctor of Medicine

  • Medical Assistant

  • Paramedic

  • Chiropractor

  • Physical Therapist

  • Dentist

Community Partnerships

  • Mercy Hospitals

  • UI Health Care

  • Oaknoll, Keystone, Melrose Meadows, Stirlingshire, Windmill Manor, Brown Deer Place

  • North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City Fire Stations

  • Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

  • VA Medical Center 

  • Mercy Pediatric Clinic

  • Progressive Rehab